Whanganui River - photos

About Whanganui River

The Whanganui is the third longest river in the country. Through its 290 km long (180 miles) course, it flows through pristine rainforested hills in Whanganui National Park, lush farmland, and some small settlements such as Pipiriki and Jerusalem.

It is the longest navigatable river in the country. There is a turn of the century paddle steamer operating tours of the river.